Philadelphia Phillies Get Best Possible Zack Wheeler News

Jul 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) reacts after a strike out during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

“The fastball velocity’s gone up. It’s not where it’s gonne be, I don’t believe. The command has been some days good, some days not as good,” said manager Rob Thomson (quote via MLB.com).

Despite the shaky velocity at times, the Phillies skipper still expects Wheeler to be more or less himself once he does get back on the mound. “I’m expecting on a normal day, weather-wise, that he’s gonna have his command… He’s really spun the ball well during all of his outings, so I feel good about him.”

Of course, Wheeler is re-joining a Phillies team that is struggling in just about every aspect of the game. Even the rotation, which was supposed to be one of the strengths of this roster, has struggled on plenty of outings so far this year.

A turnaround can’t solely fall on Wheeler, but seeing him back on the mound, the team knowing they have their Cy Young caluber pitcher back, could put a jolt into the dugout.

Only time will tell whether Wheeler will return to the elite pitcher he was before the injury or be part of a turnaround in Philly. What is a guarantee is that there’s no doubt the Phillies are a better team with him on the mound.

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